Definitions

lasting

[las-ting, lah-sting] / ˈlæs tɪŋ, ˈlɑ stɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

enduring, unending

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abiding continuing deep-rooted durable eternal everlasting indelible lifelong long-term longstanding permanent stable

STRONG

persisting

WEAK

constant continual endless forever in for the long haul incessant indissoluble inexhaustible inexpungible old perdurable perennial perpetual till the cows come home unceasing undying unremitting

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ending ephemeral impermanent temporary transient

WEAK

ceasing fleeting passing short-lived

Example Sentences

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We become friends, get to know their families and build lasting relationships.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

Although the study was conducted in rodents, the findings suggest that exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals before and shortly after birth could potentially cause long lasting behavioral changes in humans as well.

From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026

Part of this award is it has made a lasting impact on the audience, so we want to hear from the audience.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

While the indexes overall rose on the prospect of a lasting peace with Iran, nearly half of the stocks in the S&P 500 closed lower.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

Lenin made a lasting impression on the people of the USSR.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

lasting

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